Sebastien
Paddington has been swimming for most of his life, competing
in high-profile regional events such as the CARIFTA and
CISC Games.

At 17, he made a splash on the international swimming circuit,
competing in the World Championships three years in a row,
and representing T&T at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. A
long distance swimmer, he still holds national records in
the 400 and 1500 meter freestyle and 200 butterfly.

On Multi-Sport Racing: Its just such an exciting sport
 much more interesting than swimming up and down a
black line all the time!

On the Tropical Power Coast 2 Coast: Id always heard
about Coast 2 Coast  I even coached some of the people
who did the race last year and they just loved it! It made
me want to try it. Who wouldnt want bragging rights
to say that they completed a race from Toco to Chaguaramas
in two days?

Plus you get to see parts of the country youve never
seen before! Imagine seeing the North Coast by running all
those beautiful trails  its a totally different
perspective!

On being Coast 2 Coast First-Timer: Im a swimmer competing
in a race that has nothing to do with swimming, but its
really not such a stretch. Running and bike work are part
of my cross-training routine. Thats the great thing
about this sport  you can come from any sporting background,
but once youre active and fit, you can do it. The
only thing Im not accustomed to is the paddling, but
I can enter the race as a relay, so I might just have to
find a good kayaker to team up with!

On Physical Training: Im running and swimming three
times a week, going to the gym twice a week and playing
football five times a week. Its all about endurance!

On Mind Training: Im not in the condition I was six
years ago, but thats okay, because a huge part of
this race is mind power. Im coming prepared!

The Tropical Power Coast 2 Coast will take place on October
7 and 8. Register online at www.ecoadventurestt.com pick
up entry forms at Geronimos and Corkies Cycle
Centres or check out the Coast 2 Coast booth around the
Savannah.